Hya Karen :) Well how spick is this? Everything falls into place and that wonderful addition of the polar bear really adds that little extra. I like how you break up this outlines in the landscape to make them softer and those subtle shadows under the creatures. But above all there is that sense of FUN :) gee did IF have snow as a prompt?? my memory is having a holiday at my expense I think ) :)

Thanks so much Andrew. You are so generous with her complements, which I am eating up with a spoon right now ;) The prompt was earlier in December. I'm just that slow finishing it! or it's possible that I made it up... my memory has been on vacation for awhile too. Hmmmm, both of our memories on holiday. Maybe they are together, on a beach somewhere.

I've really enjoyed scrolling through your blog and looking at your charming illustrations. I love whimsy and sense of wonder so many of your illustrations portray. They exude hope and a kind of wizened innocence. Thanks for sharing your work!

HEEEE HEEEE! I simply LOVE the touch of the sock-monkey hat on that sweet penguin, Karen! Hoooorrrayyy! You're back! I remember you saying that you were offline for a bit too..it's weird isn't it? I am glad to see this wonderful illustration and your sweet visit recently. I hope you and your family have been well and wish you a lovely Spring ahead..getting ready for Easter? My daughter just added eggs to her makeshift "Easter Tree" and it's awesome. I love little ones' creativity! Hugs to you!